Tummy Time Airplane Game
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a workout!
Submitted by
Sonam Adinolf
Sonam Adinolf
Your handy parenting guide says that strengthening your baby's core will help him as he learns to crawl and walk. Your pre-pregnancy pants say that strengthening your core wouldn't hurt either. Try this game out with baby to accomplish both of these feats!
- An airplane:Your baby, complete with milk-guzzling engine and chunky little wings.
- A landing strip:You.
Lay on your back on the floor. Put a pillow under your head if you want—just don't get too comfortable. We know you were up all night, but you have a plane to fly and pilots should never sleep in the cockpit.
Pull your knees up to your chest with your lower legs parallel to the ceiling.
Set your baby on your knees on his belly, facing you.
Spread his arms with your hands and give him a countdown to takeoff!
Gently move your legs from side to side to give baby a soaring ride. Add a few soft bounces when you hit some turbulence. And don't forget the airplane noises!
Take a five-minute flight and your baby can skip tummy time this afternoon. Take a 10-minute flight and you can skip the gym tomorrow with this game.
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